ICO fines Marriott 18.4 million pounds for data breach

After extended investigations and negotiations, the United Kingdom’s Information Commissioner’s Office levied a fine of £18.4 million against Marriott International Inc. for a data breach that occurred in 2014.[1] The breach was one of the largest leaks of personal data in recent years, affecting more than 300 million guests. The breach affected Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Inc., which Marriott acquired in 2016.

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